Shankar's acting repertoire extended to theater, where he took on memorable roles, including Cassio in Roysten Abel's adaptation of Shakespeare's ''Othello.
''[2][3][4] Shankar's passion for theatre saw him direct numerous plays in Delhi's vibrant cultural scene, showcasing his creative vision.
Additionally, from 2010 to 2012, he served as the Show Running Director for ''Zangoora – The Gypsy Prince'' at the Kingdom of Dreams, highlighting his capability to manage large-scale productions.
[2][3][4] Dileep Shankar was highly regarded as a casting director, contributing to major international films such as Life of Pi, Monsoon Wedding, The Darjeeling Limited.
Shankar also made other significant contributions in film production, including serving as associate director for Faith Connections, a documentary by Pan Nalin, and as a line producer for Samsara, Valley of Flowers, and Ayurveda – Art of Being.